Remembering Piper Alpha
by scottishvisitor
It is very hard to believe and relive the Piper Alpha Disaster which happened at 22.00 hours on 6th. July 1988, Twenty years have gone by but memories remain here of the world worst off shore disaster. One Hundred and sixty seven men were lost to this tragedy with only 62 men pulled from the sea with horrific burns injuries. A service was held in the Auld Kirk of Saint Nicholas near Aberdeen's Union Street to commemorate this sad anniversary. This momument lies in Hazelhead Park a tribute from Sue Jane Taylor. Many people in the North East will remember Piper Alpha. I for one sat on the beach in Cruden Bay watching as the many helicopters flew by in such futile search of the living. The monument to ordinary working men is a lasting memorial to their soul.
Sands of Forvie
by stevezero
About 25 kms nrth of Aberdeen lie the sands of Forvie, Fron the car park there is a wlk of several kms through huge sand dunes and arid landscape untill you reach a wonderful white sand beach. From here you can glimpse the high rise structures of Aberdeen in the distance.
Along the walk there is also a ruined chapel to be seen.
Near the town of Newburgh.
these houses are easy to be...
by globetrott
these houses are easy to be found :
Simply look for the place in the port, where all ships have to enter the harbour - there you see a light-tower with a great restaurant - and behind the
restaurant there is a block of houses - and inside this block you will see the Fitties.
Give this place back to Ireland!!
by scottishvisitor about O'Neills
The food is standard pub grub - good for a quick snack - but don't spend time here on a full meal.
The decor is meant to be old but this place is in need of a face lift - torn bar stools peeling paint...................not great.................
Beware the toilets - clean enough but sign posted in Irish - Mina- ladies & Fir - gents A quick snack & a quick getaway!!
If your into sport you can watch Irish football on a big screen - don't really see the point in a Scottish city
Art Gallery and Museums
by lnalba
I thought I'd start off introducing Aberdeen with a painting by my great, great, great Grandfather, Arthur Smith, done in the mid 1800s. This is a view from Torry across to Girdleness Lighthouse, which sits at the end of Aberdeen harbour. The name of the painting is "Smithfield", which would have been the name of the ship.
This painting, along with several others by or attributed to Arthur Smith, can be found in Aberdeen's Maritime Museum. Have a look at: Aberdeen Museums for info about some of Aberdeen's museums.
We would love to own one of his paintings, and as I understand, there is one owned by the family, but they are far too expensive for us to buy!
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tombs in cemetery
harbour entrance
Aberdeen Promenade
Great Winter Vistas in the North East
